Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_E16ads_v5 3-Year Subscription
Secure a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_E16ads_v5 in US East 2 for a 3-year term, ensuring predictable costs for your critical workloads.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in lower rates for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year commitment.
- Optimized Performance: Utilize the Standard_E16ads_v5 instance type for demanding applications.
- Regional Availability: Deployed in the US East 2 Azure region for optimal latency and compliance.
- Cost Savings: Reduce overall cloud spend compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_E16ads_v5 Virtual Machine instance located in the US East 2 region. By committing to a reservation, you secure a discounted rate on compute capacity, ensuring cost predictability for your essential applications and services.
This reserved instance is ideal for businesses with stable, long-term compute needs that require consistent performance. It integrates directly into your Azure environment, allowing your IT teams to manage and deploy workloads without concern for fluctuating hourly rates, thereby simplifying cloud financial management.
- Instance Type: Standard_E16ads_v5 with 16 vCPUs and 128 GiB RAM.
- Commitment Term: 3 years for maximum cost savings.
- Region: US East 2, providing a strategic location for many North American businesses.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based, offering predictable monthly or annual charges.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly fits within your existing Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure consistent performance for your critical applications with this 3-year reserved VM instance.
What This Enables
Ensure consistent application performance
Enable teams to run critical business applications, such as ERP systems or customer databases, without performance degradation. This ensures uninterrupted service delivery and maintains operational efficiency.
dedicated servers, virtual machines, cloud infrastructure, hybrid cloud
Optimize cloud compute spending
Streamline cloud financial management by locking in lower rates for predictable compute needs. This reduces overall operational expenditure compared to pay-as-you-go models.
production workloads, development environments, testing servers, long-term projects
Meet compliance and data residency requirements
Automate the deployment of resources within the specific US East 2 region to adhere to data residency regulations. This ensures your data remains within the required geographical boundaries.
regulated industries, data sovereignty, regional operations, compliance mandates
Key Features
Standard_E16ads_v5 Instance Type
Provides 16 vCPUs and 128 GiB RAM, suitable for memory-intensive applications and general-purpose computing.
3-Year Commitment Term
Secures the lowest possible pricing for your Azure compute resources over an extended period.
US East 2 Region
Offers a strategic location for North American operations, ensuring low latency and compliance with regional data requirements.
Subscription Billing
Converts variable hourly costs into predictable monthly or annual charges, simplifying financial forecasting.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly deploys and manages within your existing Microsoft Azure environment without complex setup.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking operations, benefiting from predictable costs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud resources for production management, supply chain optimization, and IoT data processing, needing reliable and cost-effective compute.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage patient data, research, and operational systems that demand consistent availability and secure, cost-controlled infrastructure.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services utilize cloud for document management, case management, and client collaboration, requiring predictable IT expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance allows you to pre-purchase Azure compute capacity for a 1 or 3-year term at a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It reserves the instance type and region for your use.
How does this save money?
By committing to a 1 or 3-year term, you lock in a lower hourly rate for the VM compute. This is ideal for workloads with predictable usage patterns, leading to substantial cost savings over the reservation period.
Can I change the VM instance type or region?
While the reservation is tied to a specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility options. You may be able to exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms apply.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.